Life could be a bit complicated for Kathy Lynn Shores. The 65-year-old native Californian had married four times, been widowed twice and had plenty of ups and downs.

Those who knew her, however, say she maintained a positive outlook on life.

Known as Kat in the Magalia community where she lived for four decades, she found love for the fourth time with Donald Shores. They settled into Kat’s house on Ishi Drive, bought a motor home and made plans to travel.

Kathy Lynn Shores, 65, was killed in the Camp Town fire that burned her home in Magalia.

When they decided to wed, they took their friends by surprise.

“Don and Kat decided out of the blue to get married on March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, just a few years ago,” says friend Heather Walker. “We ran down and got a cake and a bouquet for the wedding. Just a few months ago, Kat shared how loved it made her feel to have those special things for her wedding.”

Alan Mogliotti, Kat’s third husband, says she spent about 30 years taking care of other people, working for Helping Hands of Paradise, an assisted living company. She often worked the overnight shift, he says.

More recently, Kat’s health had kept her closer to home, unable even to attend services at her church, First Baptist Church of Paradise. She never stopped reaching out to those in need, however.

“While physically not able to attend services the last few years,” Walker says, “Kat was faithful in praying for others and sending notes of encouragement.”

Although his marriage to Kat was brief — only lasting a year — Mogliotti remembers her fondly. He said she loved the outdoors and travel.

“Even if she was only going 20 miles down the road, she was ready to go,” he said.

Kat also will be remembered for her giving nature.

“I still have a pair of vintage elbow-length gloves Kat had given my daughter that were in a jewelry box we evacuated,” Walker says. “She was kind and generous.”